Warner Bros.’ “Nasty” Announces Fall Production with Jenna Ortega and Rose Byrne

Warner Bros. Pictures’ new indie label Clockwork will begin filming “Nasty” this fall. The sports drama, written by Isabella Jarosz, follows a prodigious gymnast who must secure a spot on the Olympic team while confronting her most formidable adversary—her coach. The project reunites actress Rose Byrne with director Mary Bronstein, and also stars Jenna Ortega. Production is being co-produced by LuckyChap Entertainment (Margot Robbie’s banner) and Ortega herself.

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“Nasty” originated as a 2024 Black List screenplay, marking Jarosz’s first script sale. Bronstein and Byrne previously collaborated on “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” which earned Byrne an Oscar nomination for Best Actress. The success of that film established a working relationship that the studio is leveraging for this new project.

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• Mary Bronstein – Director, represented by CAA and attorney David Krintzman.

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• Rose Byrne – Lead actress, Oscar-nominated for “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” represented by CAA, RGM Artists, and Narrative.

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• Jenna Ortega – Lead actress and co-producer, Emmy- and Golden-Globe-nominated for “Wednesday,” represented by CAA, Viewpoint, and Jeff Hynick at Jackoway Austen.

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• Isabella Jarosz – Screenwriter, represented by CAA, Untitled, and Ziffren.

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• LuckyChap Entertainment – Production company, represented by CAA, Entertainment 360, Narrative, and attorney Jeff Bernstein.

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• Clockwork – Warner Bros. specialty label launched by former Neon executives Christian Parkes, Jason Wald, and Spencer Collantes; also handling projects such as Sean Baker’s “Ti Amo!” and Park Chan-Wook’s “Brigands of Rattlecreek.”

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Principal photography is slated to start in the fall under the Clockwork banner. No release date has been announced. The film will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, continuing the studio’s strategy of using Clockwork to develop mid-budget, auteur-driven features.

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Ortega’s recent Warner Bros. outing, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” grossed $452 million worldwide, underscoring her box-office draw. Byrne’s recent accolades include an Oscar nomination, a BAFTA win, and a Golden Globe nomination for “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.” The involvement of LuckyChap, known for “Barbie” and “Saltburn,” adds further commercial credibility.

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Two source descriptions of the film’s premise differ slightly: the Black List logline emphasizes an injury-induced setback and a “prodigious new competitor,” while the official studio synopsis focuses solely on the athlete’s conflict with her coach. Both versions are presented without clarification from the studio, leaving the exact narrative emphasis ambiguous.

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• “a prodigious athlete who is battling for a spot on the Olympics gymnastics team. However, she must overcome her biggest opponent: Her coach.” — Deadline

‘Nasty’: Rose Byrne Reteams With ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ Director For New Film With Jenna Ortega

• “Nasty was a 2024 Black List screenplay by Isabella Jarosz, and it reps the scribe’s first script sale.” — Deadline

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• “Clockwork has set “Nasty,” based on the 2024 Black List feature written by Isabella Jarosz, with filmmaker Mary Bronstein attached to direct and Jenna Ortega and Rose Byrne to star.” — TheWrap

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These statements collectively outline the film’s premise, origins, and production partners, providing a concise snapshot of Warner Bros.’ upcoming gymnastics drama.

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